With the flood of false information of lies in the US media ever since Trump invaded the political scene in questioning Obama’s citizenship in 2011, and continues until today with Haitians stealing and eating pets in Ohio, it seem that truth is much more cumbersome than lies.
There are some rare cases when truth is simple and obvious, but most of the time, it’s always complicated and requires lots of work and time. In contrast, lies and conspiracy theories are generally very simple, primary in their expression, quick to be put out and spread, as well as easily understood by all, especially that less than bright people. Lies also seem to stick much better than truth, at least that’s is my opinion. It’s a fact that the distinction between truth and lies is a complex philosophical and ethical question.
While lies are generally understood as statements made with the intention to deceive, truth is often more nuanced simply because it’s complex, multifaceted, is often situated in gray areas, and requires careful consideration and analysis. Yet, truth is generally understood to be accurate and honest, even if it's not immediately obvious or easily understood.
Lies, on the other hand, are often simpler and more straightforward, but will always have some serious and different impacts, for the liar and for those who are deceived. Just like calumny, lies are hard to erase completely once proffered, they’re just like putting back toothpaste inside tube, an impossible task.
Ultimately, the difference between truth and lies is a matter of intent and consequences. Lies are just like convenient shortcuts, they’re intentionally false statements cheaply made by anyone to deceive just like the wide,
The American Right has been making them under what seems to be the feared Trump’s thumb, while truth is generally understood to be a positive value, reflective of its source, namely something accurate and honest.
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